Trying out a new FTR Bipod

[MCLE]

Hi,

l am thinking of trying FTR and like most F-Class shooters the rifle that we use is too heavy to shoot in FTR by the time you place a Bipod on it.

The rule in FTR is the rifle and bipod can't be heavier then 8.25KG and my sons F-Class rifle is close to the 8KG that is allowed for F-Class standard.

His rifle is a Nielson 308 with a heavy 28" barrel and Night force 12x42x56 scope. It doesn't have a lot of things that we can shave off to make it lighter without doing some work on it like a different barrel and stock starting to look like a major job.

We have a Bipod that has been sent to us to try and it is very well made very strong and light. With the Bipod attached we come in under the 8.25KG.

The Bipod weight is 390 grams and solves a problem with this we can shoot F-Class and FTR. The chamber is still set up for the 155GR F-Class projectiles we will have to shoot them against FTR shooters that may well be using heavier pills but at least it gives us an option.

[Norton]

Looks good, 390grams is a great weight if it's sturdy.

When is range day?

[MCLE]

Yes it is fantastic peace of engineering .it stays rock solid even when being used with big hitters like a 338 Lap.

[Monty]

It doesn't have a lot of things that we can shave off to make it lighter without doing some work on it like a different barrel and stock starting to look like a major job.

On the subject of weight removal. If you're right on the cusp this might be an option.

A mate of mine needed to take off about 70grams or something like that... I can't remember the exactly amount but it was reasonably small.

He drilled a series of fine vertical holes in the bottom of the stock down the length of the barrel before the action to reduce the weight as required.

He didn't have to do too many to scrape in under the weight and it had no effect on the rigidity of the stock or his accuracy.

That might not be suitable for your situation, just sharing a thought....

[MCLE]

Thanks for that.

It's my sons rifle and didn't want to start cutting and defacing it.

We bought it for him for Xmas last year for his first rifle and 12 yo boys don't like the thought of bits being chopped off their new toys.

But as it turns out with this bipod we are well under the 8.25 KG.

[shazz]

Nice to come in under weight with no mods

What's one of these bipods cost out of curiosity?

[MCLE]

I'm not 100% sure by the time they get here and with the fluctuating dollar. But it worked out cheaper for me than changing barrels and cutting things off the rifle.

For us the convenience of being able to just place a bipod on and shoot FTR or use the Farley stand and shoot F-Class make up our mind when we get there.

If you are interested Shazz PM me. As I am getting some sent over and l can get you a proper price.

[Broom]

Nice.

Smart little design for a lightweight bipod.

[MCLE]

Yes it is a good design you turn the wheel at the bottom to adjust your hight..no probs.

[salate]

Yes it is a good design, you turn the wheel at the bottom to adjust your height.

Now that I like.

The normal adjustable style push-rod legs or whatever they're called are such a pain in the ass to adjust in small amounts.